Laboratory qualifications to satisfy immigration requirements:

Accredited by AABB and other organizations. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. embassies, and many immigration offices around the world require that DNA parentage tests for immigration purposes be performed by laboratories accredited by AABB. Not only is our lab accredited by AABB, it is highly commended by AABB for its unique Dual Process™—the practice of performing every DNA test twice from start to finish. We have also achieved accreditations from Forensic Quality Services-International (FQS-I) for meeting ISO 17025 standards, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), and other important organizations in the DNA testing industry.

Immigration and DNA Testing

During the immigration process, additional evidence may be needed to prove the biological relationship between a petitioner and a beneficiary. This situation may arise when initial evidence (i.e., birth certificate) and secondary evidence (e.g., baptismal, church, or school records) of a relationship is deemed insufficient or inconclusive by the USCIS or U.S. embassy.

DNA testing is the most accurate and conclusive method of verifying biological relationships. For this reason, the USCIS and U.S. embassies often request that immigration petitioners undergo DNA testing to provide evidence of their claimed relationship with potential immigration beneficiaries. DNA tests used for immigration purposes include paternity tests, maternity tests, siblingship tests, and grandparentage tests

DDC understands that immigration is a long process involving many steps. We strive to make the DNA testing portion of the process as simple for our clients as possible. Our dedicated Immigration Team has working relationships with embassies all over the world and is familiar with the procedures set forth by the USCIS and U.S.